Nealy
Every Nealy since 1884 — 379 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nealy
Nealy is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1884, 379 American babies have been named Nealy — about 78% girls and 22% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nealy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nealy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,294 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,417 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,588 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,778 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,392 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,344 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,002 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,388 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,360 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,625 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,227 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,581 | — | — |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,770 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,637 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,807 | 6 | #4,054 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,110 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,146 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,870 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nealy in 2025?
Nealy did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nealy?
379 babies have been named Nealy in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nealy most popular?
Nealy peaked in 1976, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Nealy a boy or girl name?
Nealy is used for both: about 78% of babies named Nealy have been girls and 22% boys.
Is the name Nealy rising or falling?
Nealy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.